Alerts
General Park Alerts[UPDATED] Nature Center closed through March 1Due to plumbing issues and repairs, the Nature Center will be closed through March 1. Some outdoor programs that begin at the Nature Center will still occur -- check the website calendar for details. Restrooms and water fountains are unavailable at this location due to the closure. [ONGOING] Areas of Meridian Hill Park closed for repairsThe lower plaza and areas surrounding the cascading fountain of Meridian Hill Park are closed while the park undergoes repairs. Sidewalks along W and 16th Streets remain open to pedestrians. A pathway between W Street NW, the James Buchanan Memorial, the Dante Statue, and the upper terrace is open but will close at a later date for work on the statues. Much of the upper level of the park will close in spring and summer 2026 to rehabilitate the grass. Visit the Meridian Hill Park page for more information. [ONGOING] Temporary closure of portions of parking lot at the Carter Barron Amphitheater The south and southwest sections of the parking lot at the Carter Barron Amphitheater (US Reservation 339) are temporarily closed to allow the safe operation of District of Columbia snow storage activities as a result of Winter Storm Fern. See the Record of Determination for more information. Road AlertsWe'll post any information about temporary road closures or other alerts related to roads in this section.Current road alerts: Trail AlertsWe'll post any information about temporary trail closures or other alerts related to trails in this section.Current trail alerts: [NEW] Temporary closure on Multi-Use Trail From February 27 at 8 pm to March 2 at 5 am, the Multi-Use Trail south of P Street NW will be closed for DC Water work. [ONGOING] Glover Archbold Trail detour For visitor safety, the southern end of the Glover Archbold Trail is under an emergency closure until further notice due to aerial hazards. Please follow the posted detour along Foxhall Rd. / 44th St. NW / P St. NW. Loading weather forecast... |
Last updated: February 23, 2026